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Cultivating diversity isn’t merely a feel-good effort; it is an increasingly important key to success in the craft beer community. The diversity best practices resources found below provide expert guidance to those businesses who wish to invest in diversity and inclusion, but may not know where to start.

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Craft Brewers Guide to Cultural Observances

The Craft Brewers Guide to Cultural Observances fosters greater cultural competency and respect in the craft brewing community.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Education Subcommittee works to promote and facilitate education about DEI best practices and improve cultural competency among Brewers Association members and the broader craft brewing community.

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Workplace Respect: Ending Harassment in a New Era of Work

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Charles Passaglia

Workplace harassment persists as a pressing concern, amplified by recent legal shifts. The Supreme Court's rulings on affirmative action and religious rights intensify workplace conflicts. Proposed EEOC guidance, the first in 25 years, underscores the need for proactive measures. This session aims to equip employers to address harassment amidst evolving legal frameworks.Read More

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What Lies Beneath: Understanding Invisible Disabilities in Your Brewery and Taproom

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Linda van Loon

This seminar addresses the challenges faced by individuals with "invisible disabilities" in the brewery industry. Linda van Loon, who has firsthand experience with autism and fibromyalgia, shares stories along with colleagues dealing with conditions like Crohn’s disease, ADHD, and chronic pain. Attendees gain insights and tools for starting conversations and accommodating invisible disabilities in taprooms.Read More

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Bridging Divides: Forging Strong Connections in a Seemingly Polarized World

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Ashlie Randolph, Tranice Watts

This seminar offers a safe space to learn how to effectively connect with diverse audiences. Explore the challenges and opportunities of today's social landscape, empowering engagement with target markets and employees. Unleash empathy, authenticity, and vulnerability, emphasizing active listening and bias unlearning for inclusivity. Gain practical insights and access resources through the Brewers Association.Read More

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Employer’s Guide to Effective and Legal Interviews

Interviewing is a key part of making the right hire, but there's more to it than you might think! This guide will aid you in developing your interview process.Read More

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Human Resources Partner

Holly Haslam recently joined the Brewers Association as the Human Resources (HR) Partner. Originally from the Great Beer State of Michigan, she moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband and dog. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Treatment from Central Michigan University, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Holly volunteers her time with the Boulder Area HR Association (BAHRA) as their Vice President of Programming. With experience introducing HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and training and advancement programs to companies, she specializes in helping small organizations build systems that aid in employee professional development and retention. Holly utilizes the insight and experience she has gained working within small organizations to equip breweries with the knowledge and resources needed to take care of their most valuable assets—their people!

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Managing Mega-Threats in the Workplace 

Explore what mega-threats are, their impact on individuals' wellbeing, and strategies for leaders to support affected employees effectively.Read More

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Director of Social Impact

A former professor of Communication Studies, Dr. J Jackson-Beckham dedicated her academic career to the study of American beer. Today, she helps craft beverage organizations develop practices that drive success, build communities, and empower individuals. She is an author, speaker, vocal advocate for the craft beverage community, homebrewer, and Certified Cicerone. In 2018, Dr. J was named the Brewers Association's first-ever Diversity Ambassador. In 2020, she was named Imbibe Magazine’s Beer Person of the Year. Today, Jackson-Beckham leads the Brewers Association's social impact efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, member and community engagement, high-ROI philanthropy, and association accountability.

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Human Resources Snapshot

Interested in the people side of business? This is a snapshot of recent human resources content from the Brewers Association.Read More

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Human Resources Partner

Holly Haslam recently joined the Brewers Association as the Human Resources (HR) Partner. Originally from the Great Beer State of Michigan, she moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband and dog. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Treatment from Central Michigan University, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Holly volunteers her time with the Boulder Area HR Association (BAHRA) as their Vice President of Programming. With experience introducing HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and training and advancement programs to companies, she specializes in helping small organizations build systems that aid in employee professional development and retention. Holly utilizes the insight and experience she has gained working within small organizations to equip breweries with the knowledge and resources needed to take care of their most valuable assets—their people!

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Seven Ways to Use Social Media to Reach New Customers: Part II

In this post, we discuss ways to effectively express your brand voice, target new audiences with psychographic segmentation, make the most out of captions and hashtags, and get your team engaged in social media messaging.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Marketing and Communications Subcommittee advises the Brewers Association and its membership on inclusive marketing and communication practices. It works to amplify the voices and experiences of underrepresented populations and engage in inclusive storytelling about the craft brewing community.

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Seven Ways to Use Social Media to Reach New Customers: Part I

Learn how small producers and craft beer businesses can use one of the most cost-effective tools—social media—to reach new customers. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Marketing and Communications Subcommittee advises the Brewers Association and its membership on inclusive marketing and communication practices. It works to amplify the voices and experiences of underrepresented populations and engage in inclusive storytelling about the craft brewing community.

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